# South Africa Withdraws Asylum Directive

> South Africa's Home Affairs retracts asylum intake rule after violent anti-immigrant protests.
- Title: South Africa Withdraws Asylum Directive · Allafrica | Shortify
- Summary: South Africa's Home Affairs retracts asylum intake rule after violent anti-immigrant protests. South Africa's Home Affairs withdrew a directive on asylum…
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- Source: Allafrica — https://allafrica.com/stories/202610090210.html
- Published: 2026-10-09T06:35:22+00:00
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- Topics: south africa, home affairs, asylum directive, durban, soweto, constitutional court, refugees act, news, world, politics
## Home Affairs withdraws asylum directive
South Africa's Department of Home Affairs retracted a directive on asylum applications after violent anti-immigrant protests in Durban and Soweto.
## Constitutional Court ruling
The Constitutional Court struck down provisions of the Refugees Act that blocked asylum seekers from accessing applications before their claims were assessed.
## Protests and challenges
Refugee Reception Offices became overwhelmed as asylum seekers surged, raising safety concerns for officials and public order.
## Revised approach needed
Home Affairs will develop a new operational plan to comply with the court ruling while addressing office challenges.
## Key takeaway

South Africa's Home Affairs withdrew a directive on asylum applications following violent protests in Durban and Soweto.